How long after a person passes away can a probate be filed & could any transfers of property that has happened since be unwound?

You can still proceed with filing a probate despite the amount of time that has passed. It would be advisable to talk to your father first about...

My husband and his sister inherited a house from their mother. Should we have a lawyer to represent us?

I recommend you consult with an attorney to determine whether or not your mother in law's home will need to go through a probate with the...

My father died 2 years ago. I dont know if his estate had a will. Can I file a probate action to get 1/2 of the estate?

My condolences on the loss of your father. If your dad had assets greater than $150,000, a probate will be needed whether there was a Will or not...

My condolences on the loss of your mom. Generally, these types if accounts pass outside of probate because beneficiaries were named. You should be...

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If a probate property is being sold to a heir and requires court confirmation in CA is it still subject to the overbid process

The personal representative is responsible for getting the MOST value for the estate, so yes, the property will be subject to the overbidding process.

My spouse died, he was named in his parents will (wa. State) I am beneficiary for my husband am I entitled to his share ?

My condolences on the loss of your husband. Whether your husband's share would pass to his estate depends on how the parent's documents are...

Which is better - Grant deed to move mother's home into living trust for son or quitclaim home to son?

I agree that the answer depends on several factors, the most important being what is the mother's intent? Does she want to transfer it to son now?...

Are both the attorney and the personal representative entitled to fees in a probate estate?

Both are entitled to fees and its usually the same amount unless one or the other can show just cause for extraordinary fees outside of normal...

Cost of a Living Trust?

The estimates quoted here are reasonable. However, it is my experience that one should not quote a price without knowing the scope of work...

Grandmother passed. My mother, her eldest daughter, proceeded her in death. Am I entitled to any money if the house is sold?

My condolences on the passing of your grandmother. You (and any siblings you have) may be entitled to your mother's share of your grandmother's...